Hey guys and gals, I have a hypothetical question. If one were to dontate a kidney to a loved one to save them. Would that person who is otherwise perfectly healthy, young and fit lose their medical? I would expect yes, or at least just be off all flying duties until cleared by their AME some months later. This must not come up often as I cannot find any data on being a donor, only receiving a transplant.
From what I hear, the donor usually has a harder time than the recipient during recovery. Long story short, I may be a good match for a family member (also the only) who may very well need it unless things improve. So i need to know what the deal would be with my career at that point. Wouldnt change my decision if it came to actually doing it, but of course, I would want to know if my flying days are over. Also, for you military guys. What about Army NG or ANG flying positions?

Thank you for your responses.

I am almost positive I read a thread on here a few years back asking essentially the same question. Not dogging you for not doing a search by any means, just trying to point you in the right direction...

If I remember correctly, you can get your medical back after a kidney donation. Best wishes to you and your family member! It's very generous of you to consider such a procedure in our line of work!

V/R,

EM

Thanks! Good to know it has been broight up before. Ill do another search just in case i missed it. Ill be honest i only looked at the first page of results. All of which involved the recipient, not the donor. Ill try and find that thread. It should help alot. Thanks EM.

Upon, re-searching. First result on first page. Must have missed it first time around. Mod's feel free to do what you wish with my thread. I got what i was looking for. Thanks.
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/pi...ney-donor.html

Good Question, I could find myself in your position one day.

yes ..........